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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

This month is filled with baby showers. Well, just two but still....it feels like a lot. I love that my close friends are having babies, but baby showers bring on a bit of anxiety. What should I wear? What should I bring as a gift? Will it be indoors or outside? And the most important question of all...WILL THERE BE BOOZE?! Just kidding (not really).Going to baby showers are always fun so finding something to wear can be fun too. I always try to wear something feminine. I mean, what is more feminine than giving birth, right? For me a dress is the perfect choice. It's easy to wear and I know I will be comfortable.

This wrap dress from Rue107 is perfect for the shower I am attending in two weeks. Not only will I arrive with a snatched waist, but I will also be able to loosen the strings after I eat all of the delicious food! Having a wrap dress in your closet is a must for every woman. They are super easy to wear and flattering to every body type. If you have a small waist a wrap dress will show it off. If you have a fuller bust a wrap dress can provide just enough coverage to flatter your frame and still show off your curves. If you are concerned about your waistline a wrap dress will give you a waistline. I recommend that every woman should find a wrap dress that fits her style and keep it in her closet. This will be the piece that you pull out in an emergency and end up stealing the show!

In two weeks I plan to twirl into the baby shower with this dress on and show off my curves, my style, and mad baby shower game skills!

Sunday, February 11, 2018

If there is one thing I am sure of, it's my smile. I brush my teeth twice a day, floss, and gargle with mouthwash in my attempt to keep my pearly whites pearly and white.

I drink coffee throughout the day and I am always concerned about the color of my teeth. Coffee is notorious for giving teeth a yellow brownish tint so I am constantly looking for ways to prevent this from happening.

I have to admit that I have been blessed with whiter teeth in general but I've tried a lot of products to keep them white. Whitening toothpastes, gels and trays, and treatments. When I discovered Carbon Coco I was intrigued. Was keeping my teeth white really going to be this simple? No trays? No gels? No sensitivity? Alrighty... it was worth a try.

It was well worth it! Carbon Coco is an activated charcoal product that has four super duper easy steps.

Dip your wet toothbrush into the activated charcoal tooth polish and brush for three minutes

Rinse

Brush with activated charcoal toothpaste for three minutes

Rinse

TA-DA! THAT'S IT!! Easy right? And I loved it. It's best to use the products for at least 14 days to see the best results, but I honestly saw results after about one week.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Last year a friend told me about an eating
plan called Whole30. I hate to call it a diet because it really wasn't. I
didn't deprive myself of anything. I didn't focus on portions or what time I
was eating. All I had to do was make sure I ate foods that were on the Whole30
list. EASY PEASY. No sugar, no dairy, no grains, and no legumes. I loved it
because I could eat all the foods I loved still. Meat, fruit and
vegetables. The goal is to make sure you are eating whole foods. No
replacements either!

The benefit of Whole30 is that is an
anti-inflammatory eating plan. I saw my skin, hair, nails, and body all change
just by what I was eating. I suffer from really bad sinus infections and after
doing two weeks of Whole30 my sinus headaches went away. I even saw my bad
dandruff clear up while doing Whole30.

I'll be honest and say I struggled a
little because there were times when I felt like I needed something sweet.
That's why I am so glad I discovered these delicious snacks from Wholeme!
I recently discovered these sweet treats and they're so good! Super
tasty and almost Whole30 compliant. Very little sugar, no dairy, and especially no
grains! These are perfect for your transition back into regular foods.

There are four flavors. Each has something
different and special so I figured I would share with you how I like to eat each of
the different clusters.

The Lemon Berry Chia is light and fresh. They're perfect for an afternoon pick me up. I shared them with some friends and they all agreed that these clusters were perfect for those moments when you need a little something to get you through the day. Now add a cup of tea and you're all set!

The Almond Coconut was delicious with fruit! I am always on the go and looking for something that I can grab on the way out of the door. These are perfect for breakfast on the go. Throw some fruit, a little yogurt, and these babies in a bowl and you are on your way.

Salted Peanut Chocolate..I'll repeat...SALTED. PEANUT. CHOCOLATE. Yes that's correct! Who doesn't love peanut butter? Who doesn't love chocolate? Now sprinkle a little salt on it to tie it all together and you got a deal. These are the perfect snack with an evening espresso.

OK the Cinnamon Banana are my absolute favorite! Now don't get me wrong the others are wonderful too, but there is something about cinnamon that's just so good! I had these for breakfast with bananas and kiwi but I really didn't need anything with them at all. They are just THAT GOOD!

So here's what I think. You all need to run out to the grocery store and grab a few packs of Wholeme Clusters and start keeping them in your pantries, your desk and even your car! These are healthly snacks that will hit the spot when need a little sweetness to put you over.

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Not to be mean, but thank goodness it's not super cold in LA right now. The Midwest and Eastcoast are going through a super snow storm, and I am not sure I would handle it well. I keep seeing posts on social media about 39 degree or 20 degree weather. OH MY GOODNESS THAT IS COLD! I am the girl who runs her heater in the spring and summer at night because it's too cold, so anything less than 55 degrees is super chilly. I don't do very well in cold temps. The good news is that I'm able to wear this dress and not freeze my butt off!

I've been working hard and pushing myself in my spin classes, so putting this dress on and feeling great was wonderful. Sometimes I forget who I am and allow myself to get caught up in ridiculous feelings about something I have absolutely no control over. Thank God that didn't last long...lol.

This dress is called 'Huntress'. How perfect right? It's crazy how the name of a dress can completely embody how it makes you feel when you have it on. It was almost as if a wave came over me when I pulled it over my head... silly I know, but very true. Looks like I found another great dress for date night. Let the hunting begin!

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Now that we are a few days into 2018 I feel like I should really think about what I want this year to look like. I mentioned in my last post, that I am not one to make resolutions but I am one to manifest what I want my life to be.

In 2017 I was definitely more selfish with my time than before. I was very comfortable telling people "No" when I wasn't interested in something. Whether it was my time, my money, or my space, I didn't hesitate. What I realized (in small moments of negativity) was that I was unhappy with certain parts of my life. Finally towards the end of the year I took a chance on myself and started applying for new jobs. And, by the grace of God and a lot of hard work I was hired at a new company. I couldn't be happier. I took a chance on myself. I stopped letting the voices of others control my thoughts and I realized that I was very capable of doing more. Now I feel more inclined to be around people and do more. Especially in my city! The job change made me realize that in almost seven years that I have been living here in L.A. that I haven't seen much. My previous job had me traveling often, which was great, but I missed the beauty and the excitement in this city I call home. So I started exploring again. I started creating new adventures that I would not have had the time to do before. The small chance I took on myself opened a door to possibilities that I wasn't able to see before.

I also realized I was consuming so much in 2017. I bought so much stuff. A lot of which I didn't need. After looking at my life and really thinking about where I want my journey to take me, I realized my constant need to consume so much was a huge roadblock to my dream. It was also a band aid to feeling down on myself. We have all been there right? "I don't feel good...let's eat!" or my favorite, "I am feeling lonely...Is Banana Republic having a sale?!" In the end my belly was full and I had a some new clothes.

After listening to a great sermon at my church and talking with a trusted friend, I realized I need to realign my priorities. I need to focus on where I want my life to go and stop trying to fill voids that I have no control over. In the coming months I am refocusing on my goals. I have always had an idea of what I wanted my life to look like, but somewhere along the line I stopped my manifestation due to lack of focus. Well, I am focused now.

OK so lets talk about this dress. Yet again, Rebdolls has added something to their line that I can wear for both work and play! I love this dress because it is super feminine. The ruffled sleeves give the dress a softness and the high waistline show off the waist and extenuate my curves. Who wouldn't love this dress?! I wore this dress to work and I received a few compliments. I guess I'm starting the year off with a win!